page_title: Bogd Khan Uul Biosphere Reserve
section_title: Description
hierarchical_section_title: Bogd Khan Uul Biosphere Reserve / Description
caption_attribution_description: English: Bogd Khan Uul mount LandSat 7 image, near natural colors, 30 m resolution
context_page_description: Bogd Khan Uul Biosphere Reserve is a nature reserve in Mongolia, situated to the south of Ulan-Bator. It is in the southern part of the forest steppe zone and is in the Khentii Mountains area. It includes Bogd Khan Mountain, and was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996.
context_section_description: Bogd Khan has a total area of 67,300 hectares (260 sq mi) and is located between 47°43' to 47°54'N and 106°46' to 107°10'E. Its altitudinal range is between 1,310 and 2,270 m (4,300 and 7,450 ft) above sea level. It consists of a core area of about 41,651 hectares (160.82 sq mi) surrounded by a buffer zone and certain transition areas. The northern slopes of Bogd Khan Mountain are covered with dense coniferous forests while the southern side is bare rock.
caption: Satellite image of Bogd Khan Mountain (centre) with Ulan-Bator at top left
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